If a student, faculty, or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they should visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website at for the most up-to-date instructions on quarantine, isolation and safety measures.
As directed by CDC, individuals should inform their close contacts. If a student reported that they attended class during their infectious period - two days before symptoms or two days before day of test if no symptoms - faculty can send a notification to the class regarding possible exposure. It is important to protect privacy as much as possible and not reveal names of those who tested positive. An example of notification:
“I am writing to inform you that an individual has recently tested positive for COVID-19. You were present at the same location with this individual on [Insert day of class]. Please visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website to review their guidance following exposure. This includes wearing a mask for 10 days. As always, you should self-monitor for symptoms. If you begin to experience symptoms do not come to campus, test immediately and call your healthcare provider to discuss questions regarding symptoms.
Please visit DePaul's COVID-19 Testing Resource page for information on how to find testing locations. Rapid tests are also available at DePaul if you do not have access to testing.
Keep in mind it is our responsibility, as directed by the CDC, to maintain the privacy and anonymity of those individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. Please remember to honor this commitment to privacy for those who contract the virus."